My family and friends make a beeline to the coffee pot first thing in the morning!

We have a range of coffee drinkers from total coffee snobs to those who want to mainline the caffeine and are not picky about how it is delivered. Who can blame them? I have tried to create the ultimate home coffee bar so everyone can have their perfect start to the day. I cannot think of a more ideal way to start the weekend than with a cup of coffee in hand, enjoying the lake view.

Have you seen all the swoon-worthy home coffee bar ideas on social media? There are many great ideas for creating a unique space to start your day. Some people love to start their day early, watching the sunrise in silence. Others are late risers and want to enjoy conversation and their favorite cup of joe longer. A lake or vacation home is made for a lazy morning lingering over a cup of coffee.

The first thing to setting up your coffee bar is selecting a location. I like mine away from the cooking area so the coffee drinkers do not run me down when I cook- and believe me, some will!

This is the coffee bar at my lake house. It is a generous area that houses daily dishes, silverware, and of course, the ultimate coffee bar.

A Chemex or French press is the most common method for making a gourmet cup of coffee. You can grab a French press for under $20; of course, you can spend more if you like! The French press was first patented in the 1920s by an Italian man. Many claim it originated in France in the 1800s. Bodum started mass production in the 1950s. A recent trend has been using it to create cocktails! Multi-use is always a good thing.

The Chemex is a classic invented in 1941 by an eccentric chemist, Dr. Peter Schlumboom. He set out not only to create a vessel to brew the perfect cup of coffee but to create one that would be a thing of beauty. His invention has seen renewed interest as our coffee culture has grown since 2000. It is preferred by many coffee snobs today! We have one that the Hub’s grandmother had in her home for decades. If space is limited or you don’t have regular pour-over fans, one of these single-serve drip devices is a great alternative.

We have pour-over coffee snobs that insist on freshly ground beans and water at the perfect temperature for the Chemex. A burr grinder is preferred over blade grinders by those in the know. I bought this one from Bodum. I like its compact size, and yes, looks are still important to me! My coffee snobs love the Fellow grinder for its precision and beauty.

Our coffee purists covet a kettle that heats water to the optimal temperature. This one from Fellow is not only incredibly accurate, but it is also very stylish. It heats the water quickly and precisely. Of course, tea lovers will also appreciate the precision.

I bought my first Keurig in 2008 after a cold mo ning and I just wanted a quick cup of coffee. I couldn’t stomach instant, my fancy coffee make required too much trouble to set up and clean up. I think I bought 10 more over the next couple of years as gifts, it made that much difference in my morning! I loved the convenience of storing and making co fee for just me or a houseful. I love the convenience of the single pod makers. Over the years Keurig has added features and tech nology that has improved the flavor and options. My latest is this one t has a multistream techno ogy to improve flavor.

Keurig has created many options to add a personal touch to their mini brewers. How fun to have a custom brewer with a happy message for your guests?

A few extra things to add.

I like to use these metal pods. The freshly ground coffee does taste better. The metal keeps the flavor pure. The new smart multistream technology has vastly improved the flavor I get from reusable pods. The multistream technology requires a different reusable pod. The lid will have five holes instead of one.

Your guest will love creating coffee house-inspired creations if you add a frother to your coffee bar. This stand-alone one looks great and works well. Keurig has some options for an all-in-one café creations machine.

We have so many coffee drinkers that I like to keep initial mugs for each person. It saves someone from grabbing the wrong cup and getting a mouthful of coffee they do not enjoy! It just does not work at my home to have identical mugs! I will not add a link here, everyone seems to change their mugs often, but these were from Pottery Barn. I have found them at many stores, so look at your favorites.

If you want to add a little something to your cafe creations, you can add a steaming pitcher to add a barista touch.

You must have a proper storage canister for your coffee beans or grinds. This one from Fellow creates a vacuum seal to keep the air out and save your beans.

Your guest will love starting their morning at your second home. Creating the ultimate coffee bar isn't necessary as long as you create a warm and welcoming home to relax and enjoy the company. Do you have a coffee bar corner for yourself or your guests? What are some of your favorite things for coffee or tea?